1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1977 Chrysler Le Baron
To start off, both 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1977 Chrysler Le Baron were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 450 kg more than 1977 Chrysler Le Baron.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1977 Chrysler Le Baron has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Chrysler Le Baron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1977 Chrysler Le Baron | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
Model | V8 Vantage | Le Baron |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2870 mm |